The causes and consequences of demographic literacy

The demographic changes, in particular the change in the age structure of the population, constitute one of the most substantial transformations in the social structure of the countries of Western Europe since the end of the Second World War. The combined decline in fertility and the increase in life expectancy has led to an aging population in all European societies. However, the degree to which the general population has become more aware of these demographic changes - together with its consequences - remains largely a poorly studied process. Are European citizens informed about the nature of the aging population? Are you familiar with the speed and scope of this process in your country of origin? If you have an approximate knowledge of this trend, what implications can you expect from this knowledge? Can this knowledge influence their political opinions and attitudes towards the reform of the welfare state? Does it also affect your financial strategies throughout the life cycle? This research project aims to address these issues by conducting a first systematic analysis of the causes and consequences of the levels of "demographic literacy" in Europe.